MBBS abroad, explained honestly
Two destinations, real costs, eligibility and the NMC rules that decide whether your degree will count in India.
Overview
Why so many NEET-qualified students study abroad
India has far more NEET-qualified students than affordable MBBS seats. Government seats go to top ranks, and private college fees can run above ₹1 crore. Studying abroad at a recognised university offers a practical alternative.
The key is choosing a programme that meets NMC's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021 — otherwise the degree cannot be used to practise in India.
| Course duration | Minimum 54 months + 12-month internship (usually 6 years) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | 10+2 with PCB & English, 50% aggregate (40% reserved) |
| Entrance | NEET-UG qualification (valid 3 years) |
| Medium | English — throughout the course |
| Licensing in India | FMGE today; NExT when implemented |
| Typical tuition | USD 3,500 – 6,000 per year |
Destinations
The two countries we advise on
We work where we can stand behind the universities. Tap a country for its universities, fees, student life and FAQs.
Compare
Country comparison
Indicative figures — confirm current fees with our counsellors.
| Country | Tuition (course) | Living / month | Duration | Medium | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | ₹18 – 28 lakh (tuition, 6 years) | ₹12,000 – 20,000 per month | 6 years (including clinical internship) | English | Open |
| Armenia | ₹24 – 32 lakh (tuition, 6 years) | ₹15,000 – 25,000 per month | 6 years (including clinical internship) | English | Open |
Benefits
What studying abroad offers
Lower total cost
Tuition at many government universities abroad is a fraction of Indian private college fees.
No donation or capitation
Admission is based on NEET qualification and academic eligibility.
Recognised degrees
NMC-compliant programmes let you return, clear FMGE / NExT and practise in India.
English-medium teaching
Programmes for Indian students are taught fully in English.
Global exposure
Classmates and clinical experience from a different healthcare system.
International pathways
Options to pursue USMLE, PLAB or further study abroad later.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- At least 17 years old on or before 31 December of the admission year
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as core subjects
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD candidates)
- NEET-UG qualified — the score is valid for three years for admission abroad
- A valid Indian passport (apply early — it takes 2–6 weeks)
Careers
Where an MBBS can take you
End-to-end support
Whichever country you pick, we handle the whole journey
Hostel, visa, flight tickets, campus life and your licensing exam — one team handles all of it, from your first phone call to the day your degree is in your hand.
Stage 1
Counselling & admission
Day 1 – week 4
- Free eligibility check against your NEET score, budget and preferences
- University shortlist verified against NMC’s FMGL 2021 conditions
- A written, year-by-year fee package before you pay anything
- Application filed and the official university admission letter obtained
Stage 2
Documents, visa & tickets
Week 4 – departure
- Passport help and the exact document checklist for your university
- Apostille and legalisation of your academic certificates
- Student visa file prepared and submitted to the embassy by our team
- Flight tickets booked — students fly out together as a group
- Forex, insurance and a pre-departure briefing for students and parents
Stage 3
Arrival & hostel
Arrival week
- Airport pick-up on landing — no student arrives to an empty airport
- Hostel room allotted and checked before the student moves in
- University registration, student ID card and a local SIM
- Campus and city orientation, with a call home the same day
Stage 4
Through the course, to your degree
Year 1 – graduation
- An Indian director on campus and a Bangalore desk parents can call any working day
- Yearly visa renewal, fee remittance and hostel re-allotment handled for you
- Free FMGE / NExT coaching built into the programme
- Internship year, final exams and collection of the degree certificate
- Degree attestation and guidance through NMC registration back in India
No sub-agents in between. The same Bangalore team that takes your first call files your visa, books your ticket, settles you into your hostel and stays in touch until your degree is in hand.
Admission process
The MBBS abroad admission process
No application portals, no guesswork. Every step is handled by the TIT team.
- 1Step 1
Free counselling call
Share your NEET score, budget and preferences. We shortlist universities that meet NMC rules.
- 2Step 2
Document check & application
We verify your documents and submit the application to the university on your behalf.
- 3Step 3
Admission letter
The university issues an official admission / invitation letter, usually within 2–4 weeks.
- 4Step 4
Visa & legalisation
Apostille, embassy submission and student visa filing are handled by our documentation team.
- 5Step 5
Tickets & pre-departure briefing
We book the flight and brief students and parents on packing, forex, local rules and what to expect on arrival.
- 6Step 6
Fly out, hostel & settle in
Group travel, airport pick-up, hostel allotment and university registration — then six years of support to your degree.
FAQ
MBBS abroad: questions answered
Can’t find your answer? Our counsellors are a phone call away.
TIT International Educational Trust is a Bangalore-based education trust that guides students into medical programmes abroad. We run the official Bangalore admission office for the Tashkent State Medical University Termez Branch, and we advise on NMC-compliant universities in Uzbekistan and Armenia.
Not sure which university is right for you?
Speak to an admission counsellor. We check your eligibility, compare options honestly and give you a written fee package — free. From there, admission, visa, tickets and hostel are ours to handle.